Govt. will unveil new textile policy soon, says Andhra Pradesh Minister Savitha. Like many other industries, the handloom and textile sector too suffered a lot during the previous YSRCP government’s term, the Minister alleges in the Legislative Assembly, and asserts that the lost glory of the sector will be restored. Textile parks will be set up at Yemmiganur, Rayadurgam, Mylavaram, Pamidi, and Chirala, says the Minister.

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has said that it was the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government which introduced the self-financing scheme in medical education in the State.

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to do away with the collection of garbage collection tax. To this effect, Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana tabled an Amendment Bill to Repeal Garbage Tax in the State Legislative Assembly on November 21 (Thursday). The Assembly approved the same.

Andhra Pradesh simplifies pension distribution process, with new rules for non-collection and widow's pension in place.